US Bridges

Rt E E over Buckworth Br

Fair

Putnam County, Missouri · S 5 T 66 N R 21 W · Structure no. 8331

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt E E over Buckworth Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt E E over Buckworth Br in Putnam County, Missouri. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 29 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesRt E E
CrossesBuckworth Br
LocationS 5 T 66 N R 21 W
RouteState Highway 0E
CountyPutnam County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.55121, -93.28727
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2024)
Projected traffic36 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt E E over Buckworth Br built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt E E over Buckworth Br in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Rt E E over Buckworth Br carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rt E E over Buckworth Br?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Rt E E over Buckworth Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.